The Residence at Valley Farm
369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA, 01721
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
READ MOREMiddlesex County, the 22nd most populated county in the country, is home to 1,632,002... On the bright side, Middlesex County is rich with memory care facilities that care for this population, trying to help slow the rate at which Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia progress and decrease the severity and incidence of symptoms such as memory loss, agitation, confusion and wandering. These long-term senior care providers keep residents safe by offering around-the-clock care that’s specifically designed for people with memory loss. This guide to memory care in Middlesex County covers the drawbacks and benefits of living here, average memory care costs and Alzheimer’s-oriented resources for seniors.
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369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA, 01721
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
READ MORE75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA, 02493
4.8
(5 reviews)
"EPOCH of Weston is a magnificent facility. The staff was wonderful and they are very caring. All the residents seemed very happy there and they feel very safe. They have people come in and do entertainment and things. They had dinners. They had coffe..."
READ MORE10 Devon Dr., Acton, MA, 01720
4.7
(6 reviews)
"Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook is an assisted living community dedicated to the mission that every resident, and every staff membe..."
READ MORE1 Farmstead Lane, Sudbury, MA, 01776
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We looked at Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury. It was exceptional. It strictly does memory care and they had round-the-clock nursing. The room was very nice. Mom's going to bring in her own furniture. It looks good, and it looks like it's going to be a ni..."
READ MORE157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA, 02459
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My family member has been there for a year. Not only is the facility beautiful but the staff is thoughtful, caring, and tries very hard to work within the limits of each resident. I had serious reservations going in, but they have greatly exceeded my..."
READ MORE8 West Main Street, West Groton, MA, 01450
4.3
(9 reviews)
"My dad moved into the Rivercourt Residences. The staff has been very helpful, especially in a remote environment that we have now. They've been pretty good about scanning the documents so that I can fill them out and sign. I like that they had longev..."
READ MORE615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
READ MORE1827 Bridge Street, Dracut, MA, 01826
4.6
(5 reviews)
"I liked the openness of the Giving Tree Senior Living. It's got windows, it's not dreary, and not confined. There's sunshine coming in. I toured the memory care area and they were very friendly and very clear on what they were offering, and in answer..."
READ MORE10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
3.7
(11 reviews)
"My sister and I visited the Blaire House of Tewksbury in person, and we also took my cousin to see it on a different day. Their assisted living and memory care are in one building. The memory care is up on the 3rd floor. The woman in charge, Betsy, ..."
READ MORE421 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA, 01752
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My aunt has moved to The Branches of Marlboro. We chose this place because we were very impressed with the professionalism and the facility itself. The staff seems very involved and engaged with not only my aunt, but other patients, and they seem con..."
READ MORE2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA, 02462
4.2
(10 reviews)
"The staff at The Falls Cordingly Dam is great. They're friendly, nice, and competent. They have three meals a day, and that's in the afternoon, and the food seems to be very good. From what I've seen, it looks like it's excellent. The place is in exc..."
READ MORE431 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02458
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We will offer seniors a highly personalized approach to assisted living and memory care, delivered by our experienced team of caregivers. We..."
READ MORE10 Green Way, Wayland, MA, 01778
2.8
(4 reviews)
"Traditions of Wayland, is on the magnificent grounds of the former Paine Estate, which has been home to families who have delighted in the p..."
READ MORE3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA, 01801, Woburn, MA, 01801
3.7
(7 reviews)
"The facility that my father was in was called AVIVA Country Club Heights. I initially chose it because I liked the people that I talked to. I thought they were very nice. The physical appearance was good. They were good at keeping it up physically. H..."
READ MORE857 Main Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
"Located right off I-95 (Exit 35) in Woburn, Monarch Homes of Woburn is an intimately designed and service-rich assisted living community exc..."
READ MORE20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
"From studios to sprawling two-bedroom apartments, your new home will fit your every need. Spacious, light-filled, stylishly contemporary, wi..."
READ MORE2000 Emerald Court, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
4.2
(24 reviews)
"My mother has been in Bayberry at Emerald Court. It's assisted living and memory care, but it's private pay. So the funds I have for her is dwindling, so she needs to be moved. Our overall experience here has been very good. I go three times a week, ..."
READ MORE50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington, MA, 01803
4.6
(18 reviews)
"Located in the heart of all that’s buzzing in Burlington is Stonebridge - the newest, most innovative senior living community in the area. S..."
READ MORE50 W Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748
4.1
(18 reviews)
"PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR LOVED ONE HERE!!! I'm looking to move my loved one but feel an obligation to inform families about this place. Don't be fooled by pretty pictures.of the building because a nice building does not mean good care or sanitary ..."
READ MORE1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA, 02474
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother-in-law just moved in at Brightview Arlington yesterday. She gets 5 hours of additional care a week, and we're getting help with her medication, and trying to socialize her. They have a beautiful library. Monthly, they have a hairdresser. Th..."
READ MOREThe Executive Office of Elder Affairs, a subagency of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, oversees and certifies memory care facilities in the Bay State, empowers its older adult population by promoting independence in seniors and improving their overall well-being and ensures seniors have access to the resources they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
Assisted living facilities usually offer memory care as an additional service, typically charging 20%-30% more than for assisted living care. Due to a lack of authoritative resources, we’ve estimated the following memory care costs by increasing the assisted living costs reported by Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey by 25%.
The further west memory care providers are located in Massachusetts, the less they tend to charge. Across the Bay State, memory care costs range anywhere from $8,750 (Barnstable Town), or $226 per month more than in Middlesex County, to $2,605 (Pittsfield), which is $5,919 less than the Middlesex County average. Memory care in Springfield ($6,310) costs $2,214 less than in Middlesex County, while providers in Worcester ($7,106) cost just $1,416 less.
Middlesex County
$8,524
Massachusetts
$8,125
The United States
$5,625
Barnstable Town
$8,750
Worcester
$7,106
Springfield
$6,310
Pittsfield
$2,605
Adult day care, which renders weekday care to seniors, costs just $1,614 per month in Middlesex County. Homemaker services cost $6,292, while a home health aide ($6,244) costs less despite providing additional clinical care. Assisted living facilities cost $6,819 per month and nursing homes charge between $13,155 for semiprivate and $14,402 for private accommodations.
Homemaker Services
$6,292
Home Health Aide
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,402
Note:Â Data for Middlesex County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
In Ashland, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
As the 22nd most populous county in the country, Middlesex County is home to a wealth of resources for seniors who are considering moving to or currently live in memory care facilities. Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations operate senior-oriented supports, services and programs that provide prescription assistance, legal help and information and assistance about resources.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association oversees and arranges local support groups, offers Alzheimer's-related virtual education opportunities, runs a 24/7 helpline and links seniors with early-stage Alzheimer's services. |
Prescription Advantage | (800) 243-4636 | Prescription Advantage, Massachusetts' state-sponsored prescription drug assistance program, offers prescription drug coverage to seniors ages 65 and up, including primary prescription coverage to seniors without Medicare. Prescription Advantage is also available to seniors with Medicare coverage, filling in gaps not already covered by the federal health insurance program. |
Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone | (800) 439-0183 | Also known as the SHINE Program, Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone is the Massachusetts rendition of the state health insurance assistance program, a Medicare-funded program that exists in every state. The SHINE Program offers free, confidential information about health insurance options to state residents with Medicare. Counselors take seniors' calls, assess their unique situations and give seniors individualized insights about available health and long-term care insurance options. |
Volunteer Lawyers Project | (617) 603-1700 | Volunteer Lawyers Project, a subsidiary of the Boston Bar Association, is a legal aid society that renders legal assistance to underserved populations throughout the Greater Boston area, including seniors. The organization connects clients with volunteer attorneys who carefully assess seniors' legal concerns, provide legal advice and offer quality representation in court and out-of-court negotiations. Volunteer Lawyers Project covers several broad areas of civil law, including family law, probate, consumer protection and civil appeals. |
BayPath Elder Services | (508) 573-7200 | Massachusetts connects seniors and their caregivers with its Area Agencies on Aging through 25 Aging Services Access Points; BayPath Elder Services acts as Middlesex County's ASAP. BayPath Elder Services runs the county's Assisted Living Ombudsman Program, whereby ombudsmen visit memory care facilities to build trusting relationships with seniors, field complaints regarding quality of care from residents, resolve complaints to residents' satisfaction and identify and fix deficiencies in memory care communities' service plans. Other supports and services provided by the nonprofit organization include resource referral, LGBTQ advocacy and options counseling. |
Ashland Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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D.C.
4
Review of Windsor Place of Wilmington
My brother chose Windsor for our mom. He loved the large living room area that overlooked the beautiful patio. That turned out to be her favorite spot. Our mom had a lovely room that faced the...
Memory Care
Harolyn C.
5
Review of Windsor Place of Wilmington
We were directed to Windsor Place by a Care Patrol employee. From my first phone call to Sandra and virtual tour, I got a good feeling about this facility. They were very a ccomodating about a...
Memory Care
Cheryl
1
Review of AVIVA Country Club Heights
Dad chose this place before Aviva took over. Once they did and dad went from independent to assisted, the staff changed how they treated him. The on call staff and night staff are neglectful....